Nevada Revised Statutes 635.098 – Podiatry hygienists: Authorized activities; required knowledge
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1. Any podiatry hygienist in the employ and under the direction of a podiatric physician may:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 635.098
- Board: means the State Board of Podiatry. See Nevada Revised Statutes 635.010
- physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
- Podiatry hygienist: means a person engaged in assisting a podiatric physician. See Nevada Revised Statutes 635.010
(a) Apply orthopedic padding.
(b) Administer to patients by means of physiotherapeutic equipment.
(c) Make up surgical packs.
(d) Strap and cast for orthopedic appliances.
(e) Take and develop X-rays.
(f) Assist in foot surgery.
(g) Administer oral medications.
2. The Board may require that every podiatry hygienist have a general knowledge of sterile techniques, aseptic maintenance of surgery rooms, emergency treatments, podiatric nomenclature and podiatric surgical procedure.